The Department of Physics at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina invites applications and nominations for a position at the assistant research professor level ( a regular rank non-tenure track appointment ) in the area of wide-field cosmology using imaging data . The physics department is committed to building a faculty that is inclusive and representative of our community. For this reason, we strongly encourage applicants from groups that are historically underrepresented in physics departments.

The successful candidate should demonstrate a strong previous research record and be ready to lead an independent research effort. They should also be committed to facilitating learning and acting as a mentor and advisor for research. We particularly encourage applicants with a background in image simulation, high-performance computing and "big data" methods, or computational statistics who can help lead a multi-institution effort to improve image simulation capabilities for future surveys. The department's existing efforts in cosmology include the Rubin Observatory, the LSST Dark Energy Science Collaboration (DESC), the Dark Energy Survey (DES), and the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope program. Current strengths in the department include large-scale structure and weak gravitational lensing, and various transient studies, particularly focused on supernova cosmology. The Duke cosmology group continues to grow and expand. In addition to this search, the department is also currently soliciting applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level in the areas of observational or theoretical astrophysics/cosmology.

More information on the group can be found at https://phy.duke.edu/research/research-areas/astrophysics.

The Duke physics department has strong synergistic efforts in particle physics, nuclear astrophysics, and neutrino physics. Duke University particularly values interdisciplinary collaboration across the university, and opportunities exist to collaborate with colleagues from departments including statistical science and mathematics, along with the data science initiatives on campus.

The appointment is expected to begin on or after July 2023. Applicants should have a Ph.D. and postdoctoral experience in physics, astronomy, or a closely related field, and should show a strong commitment to research, and mentorship. The position has an initial appointment and guaranteed funding for four years, following which the position can be renewed and achieve promotion from Assistant to Associate to Full Research Professor based on availability of funding. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a statement of research, and arrange to have at lea st three letters of recommendation submitted through Academic Jobs Online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/23146. Applicants are encouraged to describe in their cover letter how their scholarship, mentoring, service, and experience would contribute to a diverse and inclusive community.

Questions regarding the application process and the position should be submitted to cosmology-search@phy.duke.edu

Applications received by December 1 will be guaranteed consideration.

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